Pale Spiderhunter
NamePale Spiderhunter
Common NamePale Spiderhunter
Scientific NameArachnothera dilutior
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green with faint streaking. The underparts are paler, yellowish-white, also with faint streaking. It has a distinct yellowish eye-ring and a pale yellow iris. The long, decurved bill is black, and the legs are blue-grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, rapid 'chip' or 'tseet' notes, often forming a fast, chattering song.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Palawan group of islands in the Philippines.
Identifying Featureslong, decurved black bill, dull olive-green upperparts with faint streaking, paler, yellowish-white underparts with faint streaking, yellowish eye-ring, pale yellow iris, blue-grey legs
Description
A small, drab spiderhunter characterized by its long, decurved bill and dull olive-green plumage. It is typically observed clinging to vegetation, actively foraging for nectar and small insects in its forest habitat.
